Almond Board of California‘s Chief Scientific Officer Josette Lewis held an informational seminar about pollination at the 2020 Virtual Almond Conference. She noted how and why last season’s bloom was…
Smoke Taint Research Funded Through Last Spending Bill
…from California, Oregon, and Washington. Devastating wildfires in those states in recent years have created substantial challenges for the wine industry. The additional funding is on top of the $2…
Significant Wind Damage Reported in Southern California Orchards
…Growers are still assessing the wind damage they experienced from the recent windstorms that swept through Southern California. The region experienced strong winds last week with gusts of nearly 100…
The California Kitchen: Perfectly Cooked Blackened Pork Loin
Perfectly Cooked Blackened Pork Loin In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare Perfectly Cooked Blackened Pork Loin with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what you will…
California Growers Bracing for Major Rain Event This Week
…grove drains at Petty Ranch from 2019. Courtesy: Chris Sayer After intermittent rainfall over the weekend, growers are preparing for a major rain event to come through California this week….
RCPP Final Rule Incorporates Feedback from Industry Stakeholders
…co-invest with partners on win-win solutions that benefit agriculture and natural resources,” State Conservationist of NRCS in California Carlos Suarez said in a press release. “The final rule contains some…
Storm Weather Bringing Much Needed Snow to California
After a rather dry start to the water year, storm weather on the horizon should bring some much-needed snow to California. Rain and snowfall in many areas of California over…
Animal Biotech Authority Becoming Point of Contention Between Agencies
…American producers on a level playing field with their competitors around the world,” Perdue said in a press release. “In the past, regulations stifled innovation, causing American businesses to play…
Look Out for Paperwork with Unauthorized Cal/OSHA Letterhead
Industry members are being advised to watch out for misleading paperwork coming in the mail. The California Farm Labor Contractor Association (CFLCA) has been notified that companies have been sending…
Industry Concerned with Proposed Increases for Mill Assessments
The recent budget proposal from Governor Gavin Newsom has raised concern among industry members in relation to mill assessments. California currently assesses a fee of 21 mills, or 2.1 cents…
Blueberry Growers Divided at Recent Trade Commission Hearing
…down for American producers. “Because of booming domestic demand, we should be enjoying a market in which there is room for both domestic and foreign growers to profit,” Chairman of…
Biden Administration Welcomed by Agriculture Industry
…have noted their interest in working together to address climate issues and the role that agriculture can play. “Inaugurations represent new beginnings and new opportunities,” National Milk Producers Federation President…
Almond Update: Pollination Planning as Bloom Approaches Quickly
Almond bloom is fast approaching with the relatively warmer temperatures seen throughout the producing areas of the west so for this winter. Almond Board of California’s (ABC) Chief Scientific Officer…
Time is Running Out for Further Ag Order 4.0 Revisions
…lot of optimism surrounding the most recent draft. The compliance requirements of the regulation are expected to be a substantial challenge for producers to navigate. “If we’re going forward with…